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About Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka Wildlife

A land where you can come face to face with a wild elephant, watch the savage grace of a leopard, see a nesting turtle lay its eggs on the beach, help baby turtles to start their first journey into the sea, be awed by the brilliant display of a peacock or catch sight of orchids festooning a giant rainforest tree, may seem like a dream.

But in Sri Lanka this is a reality, for nature has blessed the island with a disproportionate abundance. Despite its small size, it has one of the richest biodiversities of any country in the world. This astounding diversity is due to its dramatically different terrains, ranging from coastal plains and mangroves to dripping rainforests, from the arid dry zone to the emerald forests and spring like temperature of the Hill-Country.

Few things about Sri Lanka Wildlife history and scale:What was probably the world's first wildlife sanctuary was created here in the 2rd century BC by a king who converted to Buddhism.
Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage has been caring for orphaned elephants for more than 30 years.Yala National Park has highest density of leopard in this world.
Sinharaja Rainforest is protected as a UNECSCO World Heritage Site.
An astonishing 170 species of birds arrive in the island from mid-August.

Sri Lanka has a network of National Parks, Nature Reserves (excluding Strict Nature Reserves where visitors are not permitted) and Wildlife Sanctuaries.

Sri Lanka boasts over 400 bird species, of which 21 are endemic (that is unique to Sri Lanka), while others are found only in adjacent southern India. A tropical climate, long isolation from the Asia mainland and a diversity of habitats have helped to endow Sri Lanka with an astonishing abundance of birdlife. A typical Sri Lanka Bird Watching tour could take in an ancient city, botanical gardens, national parks, nature reserves or wildlife sanctuary. Click here to find out more about Sri Lanka Bird Watching .

Whale Watching in Sri Lanka was discovered in April 2006, when pair of British volunteers stumbled across whales in the southern waters. Since them, a high concentration of blue whales and sperm whales have been spotted in the seas off Dondra Head along the deep south coast of Sri Lanka, during the months of December to April. The frequency as well as the proximity to the shore makes Sri Lanka one of the easiest places in the world to spot blue or sperm whales. Click here to find out more about Sri Lanka Whale Watching .

Dolphins are found worldwide but more so in the shores of Sri Lanka. The best places to the dolphins in Sri Lanka are in the seas off Dondra Pint (Mirissa) along the deep south coast of Sri Lanka, Kalpitiya in thenorthwest coast and Trincomalee in thenortheast coast. The frequency as well as the proximity to the shore makes Sri Lanka one of the easiest places in the world to spot dolphins. Click here to find out more about Sri Lanka Dolphin Watching .

A recent study has shown that Sri Lanka has one of the highest recorded densities of leopards in the world, although this animal is still considered to be endangered. The Sri Lanka Leopard is an endangered subspecies native to the island. Although leopards are smaller than tigers and lions, they are the ultimate Big Cat in terms of adaptability, and are unmatched as a predator. Because leopards are some of the planet's most elusive creatures, sighting one is a rare delight. Click here to find out more about Sri Lanka Leopard .

Sri Lanka has spectacular National Parks to rival any African safari, with wild herds of elephants in their natural habitat. But elephants are endangered, and although they are protected by law, they continue to be at risk. There are over 2500 wild elephants in Sri Lanka, compared with 12,000 at the beginning of the 20th century. Click here to find out more about Sri Lanka Elephant .

Sri Lanka is one of the most biologically diverse countries in Asia, an asset best reflected in her national parks and reserves, home to thousands of different species from rare butterflies, brightly coloured birds and iridescent tree frogs, to lumbering elephants, slothful bears and elusive leopards. A jeep safari will afford you the unforgettable opportunity to see some of the island’s most celebrated creatures. We provide jeep safaris from most national parks but most viewed national parks are Minneriya National Park, Udawalawe National Park , and Yala National Park .

Sri Lanka is home to 20 national parks which are simply teeming with life and just waiting to be explored. Bundala National Park, Gal Oya National Park, Horton Plains National Park, Kaudulla National Park, Kumana National Park, Minneriya National Park, Udawalawe National Park , Wasgamuwa National Park, Somawathiya Chaitiya National Park, Floodplains National Park, Maduru Oya National Park, Lahugala Kitulana National Park, Wilpattu National Park and Yala National Park makesup the long list of national parks in the country.

Sri Lanka Wildlife Tours

Discover the world renowned Cultural Triangle and the wild life of Sri Lanka in this tour while staying at some of the finest hotels. Tour includes Anuradhapura Ancient City Tour, Polonnaruwa Ancient City Tour, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Caves, The Royal City of Kandy Tour, Peradeniya Botantical Gardens, Minneriya National Park, Negombo Village Tour, and Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage plus time on the beach to relax at the end of your trip.

Sri Lanka is home to a range of ecologies that a few countries can boast about; this is why, with the aid of our experienced holiday specialists, an adventure themed holiday by us will be like none other you ever experienced before. Be it white water rafting , exploring the deep jungles of Sri Lanka’s heart land or exploring the caves of historical significance to the great saga of the Ramayana in the highlands, we can assure you that if it is adventure you desire we will plan a holiday that you will remember forever.

Our Sri Lanka elephant safari and beach holiday is the perfect introduction to this much loved creature. Come and discover the elephants of Sri Lanka, from rescued sanctuary animals to seeing them in their natural habitat in a national park.

If you are looking for holidays with elephants, elephant tours Sri Lanka will introduce you to the much loved Sri Lankan elephant. Come and discover the elephants of Sri Lanka, from rescued elephants at a sanctuary to the wild elephants in their natural habitat.

Discover the world renowned Cultural Triangle and the wild life of Sri Lanka in this tour while staying at some of the finest hotels. Tour includes Anuradhapura Ancient City Tour, Polonnaruwa Ancient City Tour, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Caves, The

Excursions of Sri Lanka Wildlife, Sri Lanka

Peradeniya Botanical Gardens is the foremost of its kind in Sri Lanka in both size and splendour. It was created by the Kandyan King for the enjoyment of the aristocracy. Today the gardens have an orchid house, spice garden, Japanese garden, picturesque lake filled with water lilies and more.

Despite this fact Negombo has become a popular tourist destination, Negombo has still managed to maintain its traditional fishing heritage. Visit the Negombo harbour to see the fisherman who are still trying to earn their daily living through long established fishing practices.

The Colombo to Kandy train ride is a deservedly popular Sri Lanka train journey to take to get an up-close feel for Sri Lanka’s dramatic, scenic landscape, and, in just three hours, takes you from sweltering coastal lowlands to cool inland hills.

The Sri Lanka train tour from Kandy to Ella is one of the finest in Asia and maybe even one of the world’s great rail journeys. The scenic beauty you will experience on the Kandy to Ella train route via Nuwara Eliya is something you will never forget. Talk to Travel Sri Lanka about including this excursion in your holiday.

Of all the things to see in Sri Lanka Ella Gap offers one of the most spectacular panorama vistas in the south of the country through a narrow cleft in the hills down to the plains below. The whole route to Ella is amazing but most stunning of all is Ella Gap itself.

Dominated by the ancient Minneriya Tank, Minneriya National Park has plenty of scrub and light forest in its 8890 hectares to provide shelter for its toque macaques, sambar deer, leopards and elephants – to name a few.

Horton Plains is one of the most popular and a unique natural attraction in Sri Lanka. It is located 2000m high plateau 28km south of Nuwara Eliya and its known for its beautiful landscapes, rare plants, animal life and World’s End where the plains comes suddenly to an end.

The 2,243 m (7,360-ft) high summit is situated in the middle of a wildlife sanctuary called Peak Wilderness. According to Buddhist history the footprint at the summit of the mountain is of Lord Buddha, left during his third visit to Sri Lanka.

Sinharaja Rain Forest’s biodiversity makes it one of Sri Lanka’s seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Sinharaja Rain Forest is a great location for general wildlife enthusiasts and a must for bird watchers.

The spectacular 25m-high Rawana Ella waterfall cascades from an oval-shaped concave rock outcrop is known to be one of the widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka. Its main drop is 30 feet in height and the grandest aspect of the Rawana Ella waterfall is its wild look amidst the wilderness.

Wilpattu is one of the oldest National Parks in Sri Lanka, spanning from the northwest coast inland towards the ancient capital of Anuradhapura. The park consists of willus (Natural lakes), dry-lowland forests, scrublands, open grasslands and the coastal belt.

The Knuckles Mountain Range is located towards the North East of the City of Kandy and offers one of the most breathtaking climbs among the Sri Lankan hill country. The region is a paradise for all outdoor mountainous activities.

Belilena cave situated in the forests of Kitulgala is a very large cave, in which the 12,000 year old skeletal remains of the prehistoric man have been found. Trek through the forests in order to reach the cave.

Hikkaduwa, the region is a famous tourist destination for its pristine beaches and corals. The Coral Garden here is considered to be the best out of all such coral gardens found in Asia. It is carpeted with colorful corals and populated by countless colourful tropical fish.

Hikkaduwa, renowned for its beach and the corals and it is a popular tourist destination. The Coral Garden here is considered to be the best out of all such coral gardens found in Asia. It is carpeted with colorful corals and populated by countless tropical fish and turtles.

Kalpitiya is remarkably untouched by tourism yet despite its natural beauty. It is one of the best places to see spinner dolphins and whales. If you are lucky enough you will spot a large pod of dolphins as they glide and jump out of the water, showing off their impressive acrobatic skills.

Arguably there is no better way to experience Sri Lanka’s incredible hill country than to take to Sri Lanka’s iconic rail network that dates back to the period of British colonial rule that is still as charming as it was then.

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